The 24th Annual Fall Exhibition & SaleSept 16 to 28th, 2024
Note: The deadline to apply has been
extended to September 9, 2024.
Brunswick Arts Council Annual Visual Arts Show
This annual event began in 2000 and each year we rotate the show to a different venue. Join us for our 24th year this September 2024 at Franklin Square Gallery in Southport, NC.
Don’t want to enter but want to be involved? Volunteer!
New to the area or been here forever? Share what inspires you to create with your fellow Brunswick artists & residents – we encourage you to enter your work!
About This Year’s Judge
This year’s Judge is William T. Miller of Myrtle Beach, SC.
William (Billy) H. Miller, originally from Western New York State, is a graduate of NYC’s Parsons School of Design. While he spent much of his career as a computer graphic artist and in online marketing, he never stopped creating his own art. From New York to Texas, and now in South Carolina, Billy has been sharing his unique view of the world through his abstracts. Presently, Billy runs his own studio/art gallery in Myrtle Beach, sharing his own work and supporting the local art community. He has been a Winner & Finalist for Best Artist and Best Gallery in the Happening List and shown twice in ArtFields, and had a solo exhibition at the Art Museum. He is a member of multiple art groups and guilds in the Grand Strand area, and a founding member of the First Fridays Art Walk in the downtown Arts + Innovation District of Myrtle Beach. Billy also has served as a Board Member of the Franklin G Burroughs-Simeon B Chapin Art Museum in Myrtle Beach for nine years before joining the staff as Institutional Planning Coordinator in 2022. As a creative catalyst, Executive Director of TheArtsGrandStrand.org, and Board Member of the Myrtle Beach Downtown Alliance, he is always looking for ways to support the Arts in our community. We are honored to have an artist of his experience and caliper as our judge this year.
Many small community arts groups (photographers, painters, pottery, etc.) around the county come together to help make this annual juried arts show happen. There are different categories and award levels.
VISUAL ARTS COMMITTEE
The BAC Visual Arts committee is a group of community, volunteers, residents, and different organizations. We meet monthly at the ClubHouse meeting room on 1701 Lake Tree Dr. SW, Ocean Isle Beach from 2 PM to 3:30 PM on the second Thursday of each month.
Feb 8
March 14
April 11
May 9
June 13
July 11
Aug 8
Sept 12
Award Categories
BAC Best of Show Award
Two-Dimensional (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Traditional Photography (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Digital Art 2D (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Mixed Media 2D (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Abstract Art 2D (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Abstract Art 3D (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Three-Dimensional (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Artisan Craft Function 3D (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Artisan Craft Decorative 3D
Teen (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
First Place Teen 2D
First Place Teen 3D
Special Awards:
Art League of Leland Award
Associated Artists of Southport Award
Oak Island Art Guild Award
Veteran Award
Waterway Art Association Award.
Merit Awards
Honorable Mention Awards
BAC Mural Program
If you have a building/wall or space in Brunswick County that you would like to have painted – contact the Arts Council and we can see about partnering to help move your ideas for public art forward!
The Holden Beach 2020 Mural
The first piece was created at Holden Beach design by Gaetin Lowrie & Nancy Turner. Sherwin Williams of Holden Beach donated the pain and materials.
Using an Under the Ocean Theme & and a Paint by Numbers technique, the mural was painted in March 2020. The Run for the Arts scheduled to begin & end at the mural was cancelled due to the 1st case of Covid19 announced in Brunswick County on the day of the race.
Join us for March 2021 as we tackle another mural at Holden Beach & the 2nd Run for the Arts.
My Community Mural
Tell us about your community project and mural idea. Don’t forget to provide your name, organization (if you are requesting on behalf on one), contact information, cell/email/text and bit about the idea.
Mural Program Sponsored by the Town of Holden Beach, NC
The Billboard Contest is underway!
Young people and adults are tempted by alcohol and drugs for decades. Laws are passed and changed, and we continue to fight against alcohol and drug abuse as part of our mental, physical, and emotional health with our families and in our communities.
False glamour, peer pressure, and media attached to these issues have ruined far too many lives.
We ask our youth to develop their own solutions to the challenges they face. According to American for the Arts – 72% of Americans believe arts unify us regardless of age, race or ethnicity – and through the use of arts “we can change the conversation.”
Contest
This contest is open to all youth from ages 8 to 18 years old from Brunswick County.
We ask our youth to design and create posters that communicate a message of sobriety, and the dangers of substance abuse.
They can select from the following Design Topics: Awareness, Recovery, and Education.
Form to submit with drawing:
Prizes:
Six (6) Final Winning Designs will be chosen by a panel of representatives from Brunswick County, including CARE, DEWAA, MADE, Brunswick Arts Council, BACK OFF, Teachers, and Lamar Billboard Company. The images chosen will serve as the images used for community campaigns, including billboards, social media, and other marketing options.
Winning students and their art teacher(s) will receive a combined AWARD AMOUNT total $250 gift card for each final winning design selected ($125 to student & $125 to teacher for art supplies). We hope that award presentations will take place at the upcoming June meeting of the Brunswick County Commissioner’s Meeting at the County Administrative Building in Bolivia.
Questions
For questions or more information, contact Mary Beth Livers at Brunswick Arts Council at 910.448.2713 or email Execdir.
The 2024 Festival is in the Works!
The Brunswick County Intercultural Festival is better than ever! This year’s event is planned with several activities in October. A day of music, dance, International village & craft vendors & food will be at RiverwalkPark on October 12.
The Festival Committee
The Brunswick County Intercultural Festival committee is a group of community, volunteers, residents, and different organizations. We meet monthly at the BEMC meeting room on route 17 from 11 AM to 12:30 PM on the second Thursday of each month.
Jan 11
Feb 9
March 14
April 11
May 9
June 13
July 11
Aug 8
Sept 12
Oct 5
Contacts
Festival Chairperson
MariLou Wong Chong
Interculturalfestival@hotmail.com
Cultural Performances
Larry Johnson
Facility/Logistics
- Jeff Saunders
International Village
Theresa Lominac
Execdir.brunswickartscouncil@gmail.com
Cultural Vendors & Food Trucks
Mary Beth Livers
Celebrate Brunswick County Series
Listen Up Brunswick County was a beloved concert series created by Jeannie and Ron Dufour. The purpose of this performance series is to bring great experiences to residence and guests of Brunswick County.
In 2023, Listen Up Brunswick County was given to Brunswick Arts Council to manage. In the spirit of the Dufour’s, BAC has created a collaborative series of events and festivals called Celebrate Brunswick. Join us for Arts Events that make a difference by partnering with different nonprofits. Proceeds from these concerts and performances help support our local artists, schools, and programs.
We are partnering with the North Carolina Rice Festival and the Brunswick County Intercultural Festival.
This 36-page activity book is a collaboration between NC Rice Festival, Brunswick Arts Council, and Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site. Funding was received from Brunswick County ARPA Grant, Landfall Foundation, NC Arts Council Grassroots Program; with additional input from NC Department of Natual and Cultural Resources and United Way of Cape Fear Area.
This free book is a combination of history, puzzles, coloring pages, and craft activities celebrating the history of rice and the Gullah Geechee communities in Brunswick county. It’s appropriate for 4th Grade education level. Contact the Brunswick Arts Council, the Rice Festival, or Brunswick Town Historic Site for your free copy, while supplies last.
Cinebay Film Festival is rolling!
2024’s Festival will take place at Odell Williamson on October 26, 2024.
Awards & Prizes
$350 for Best Film Award
Film Competition Rules
The following rules govern all film submissions to the Cinebay Film Festival, (“CBFF” or the “Festival “).
Please Note: only Films that are submitted will be considered for competition. We only except short films, no film longer than 30 minutes, that our family friendly, we do not accept films of explore, sex, or sexuality in any form, nor do we except films with hard obscene violence or profane language. See film freeway.com for complete regulations.
Call for Entries
Click this button to find out how to submit your film, or for more information about the festival.
Call will be active beginning April 2024
Screenwriting Workshop
Cinebay is partnering with Brunswick Arts Council for the Screenwriting Workshop. This worshop is held each spring.
Teen Film Making Workshop
This Workshop is co-hosted with the library in Shallotte. It is held each year at the end of July.
Rising ninth graders through 12th graders are eligible to register. there will only be 12 spaces available.
Taught by Sheena Vaught, Film Maker, and owner of Tower 5 Media, the final product will be shown at the Cinebay Film Festival in October.
This is a collaborative program between Tower 5 Media, Brunswick Arts Council, Rourk Library, Brunswick County, NC Arts Council Grassroots Program.
July 4th Activities - Southport, NC
Childrens’ Entertainment area
Participate in the parade
Literary Arts in Brunswick
Cape Fear Voices & Teen Scene
Brunswick Arts Council has been proud to support this monthly publication almost since it’s inception in North Carolina. This team of dedicated community members write, design, and publish both hardcopy and digitally.
Cape Fear Voices features, articles, and pieces contributed by local residents on current happenings, topics of interest & culture/historic pieces.
To contribute, find out more or subscribe contact Cape Fear Voices Editor:
Teen Scene is a publication designed and created by our talented students. In fact, over 80 teens from across the county participate in the Teen Scene.
Each spring, an awards ceremony & banquet is held to recognize and celebrate their accomplishments.
https://cfvts.org/13633/cape-fear-voices/teen-scene-writers-award-banquet-in-the-news/
To contribute, find out more or subscribe contact Teen Scene Editor:
Editions & Read
Click here for a digital edition of the paper.
Literary Arts Academy
This talented team of community members have worked with several schools, and community centers to offer this program to supplement and hone writing skills amongst our students.
If you would like more information on how to offer this free program to your library, school community center or home school, please contact the editor.
To read some of the student works:
https://cfvts.org/category/schools/leland-middle-school/
Third Thursday Poetry
Join this free monthly zoom meeting and get tips from other county poets, share your work, or enjoy and listen to the works of others. This program is hosted by Author, Joan Leotta and funded by Brunswick Arts Council.
For the link to this months meeting contact
Get your kazoos and music makers ready. Brunswick County is joining this annual international celebration of music on June 21, 2024, the longest day of the year.
On June 21, the stage awaits for all musicians, rappers, and instrumentalists to join in. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just starting out, there’s a spot for you in this harmonious ensemble. Please signup and participate in your part of Make Music Brunswick County.
This event is made possible through a Grant from the North Carolina Arts Council.
Pyrates Parlay
Pyrates Parlay is a fun-filled evening for adults with a pirate theme. There will be pirates, live music, casino, cash bar, dinner, dancing, fashion show and a cigar lounge. There is even a mermaid doing gravity-defying aerial gymnastics!
Live Music by PARLAY! 
Parlay is a band based in Brunswick County. They play a variety of hits from the 80s to the 2000s. They often perform at local events and festivals, bring a lively mix of music to their audience.
5:00 pm Emcee: Anthony & Black Sails Pirate
5:15 pm Welcome & Kick Off
5:30 pm Bloody Mad & Scalawag Orchestra
6:00-6:45 pm Parlay
6:45 pm Pirate Magician
7:00-7:15 pm Doug YellowBeard
7:15-7:45 pm Bloody Mad & Scalawag Orchestra
7:45-8:30 pm Parlay
8:30 pm Pirate Costume Contest –
Best Men
Best Woman
Best Couple
50/50 intercultural Bcc Raffle
Drawings for Auction Items
9:00 pm Depart
Get your tickets today!
Performing Arts in Brunswick
Our musicians, dancers, actors and community programs are growing.
You can find out what’s happening throughout the year:
Working with Save A Vet Now, Brunswick Arts Council has the opportunity to offer free art classes. If you would like your local community center, rec center or legion or post to host a 6 week program for vets & families, please contact us at 910.448.2713 to set up this program in your community.
We provide the teacher, supplies & fun!
Scholarship Program
Each year, the Brunswick Arts Council provides two or more $1,500 scholarships to Brunswick County High School students. Graduating seniors from across the county, West Brunswick, South Brunswick , North Brunswick, Early College High School as well as home schooled and charter schools with an interest in pursuing Arts in college are eligible.
In 2024, BAC provided three (3) separate scholarships:
Daliya Hall, North Brunswick High School
Selena Barnes, West Brunswick HIgh School
Rayna Chew, North Brunswick High School
Congratulations to these students!
Solstice by the Sea – June 22, 2024
Vendors Wanted!
BE A VENDOR (Arts & Crafts, Food or Community Group)
If you want to be an arts & crafts or food truck vendor, please click on the application below, print, complete and return the form to us. We only allow 1 online image to be uploaded, so please create a 1 page image that has several photos on it. This can be created on your computer, in a word doc or publishing software and saved as a jpeg or pdf etc.
Please note- if you have issues with online payment – Make your check out to: Brunswick Arts Council. Mail to : Solstice Festival c/o Mary Beth Livers, 3651 Heron Circle , Southport, NC 28461.
Join Us for our 4th Annual Solstice by the Sea Festival This year’s location: Riverwalk Park, Rt. 133, Belville, NC 28451
MUSIC, DANCING, ARTS & CRAFTS, POETRY, STORY TELLING, FOOD & Much More!, Saturday, June 22, 2024 10:00 AM-8:00 PM –
Join us for this free community event! This day is brought to you by Brunswick Arts Council. and NC Arts Council Grassroots Program in Brunswick County.
Stage Music & More
Saturday Performances Riverwalk Park
If you are a musician, storyteller or performer and would like to be considered, please contact Brunswick Arts Council
BAC Hospitality Tent
10 AM – 8 PM Brunswick Arts Council
- Vendor check in
- Water station
Arts & Crafts Vendors & Community Booths
10 AM to @5 PM Visit these different artists & community booths— buy a gift, find that gift or cool art you’ve always wanted or come meet your neighbors. Here’s your chance to see what community groups are helping to make Brunswick County special!
Food Truck Rodeo
10 AM – 8 PM
Enjoy the eats!
Our Sponsors are:
Bronze Level
Patrons
Friends
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